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 After
decades of war, Cambodia’s healthcare system is struggling to cope with the
needs of the population. Malaria, dengue fever, typhoid, diarrhoea and
dehydration are constant problems, particularly in rural areas.
These health issues are very often compounded by inadequate nutrition, poor maternal healthcare and deficiencies in vitamin A, iron and iodine. Of particular concern to World Vision is the health status of Cambodia’s children, rated as one of the worst in the world. Over 40 percent of children under five are malnourished. The mortality rate for children under five is also one of the highest in the region, with an average of 124 deaths for every 1000 births. Poverty remains the root cause of all these health problems, stifling much-needed education and restricting access to vital medication. Supporting pregnant women In response to the circumstances facing pregnant women in Cambodia, World Vision initiated the Sokomalpheap Meada Project in 2004. The project aims to reduce maternal mortality and morbidity in the south of Phnom Penh by providing support to village health workers and medical staff at local government-run health centres. Through monthly health awareness sessions, World Vision’s team of medical experts ensure that expectant mothers avoid contracting TB, HIV/AIDS or any number of other sexually transmitted infections (STIs). As a result of their work, an increasing number of women can now also access antenatal and postnatal care and receive support in the delivery room. World Vision is motivated by the vision of women in Cambodia having access to comprehensive healthcare before, during and after their pregnancy. Vulnerable children and young people With the support of World Vision Cambodia, the National Paediatric Hospital in Phnom Penh has built a new wing specifically for children with HIV/AIDS and other serious conditions. World Vision is also working on building the capacity of this hospital to provide affordable, quality healthcare to children with severe health problems. For the past nine years, World Vision has also been involved in a project supporting some of the most vulnerable young people in Cambodia – girls under 18 who have been victims of sexual abuse or trafficking. The Trauma Recovery Project provides a protective and supportive home environment for these young women - a place where they can receive counselling, healthcare and basic education. World Vision staff also support these young women to find new homes, where appropriate, and develop new skills through vocational training. By working with the Ministry of Health and other NGOs, World Vision is committed to raising the standard of public healthcare in Cambodia and ensuring that it works for the nation’s most vulnerable people. Below are project summaries under Nutrition & Health program: 
Support health program in over 70 government health centers based in the 8 provinces where we work
National Pediatric Hospital addition of new wing for children suffering from HIV and AIDS
Reduce and prevent child malnutrition in Samlot, BTB
School feeding plus micronutrient sprinkles to address multiple nutrients deficiencies among childrenRead news/stories from the field on Health and Nutrition click here. |
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